Overview
Denbury Gulf Coast Pipelines, LLC - Denbury Pump Station is a distribution pump station in Sulphur, Louisiana, United States. It supports regional pipeline operations in Calcasieu Parish.
Denbury Gulf Coast Pipelines, LLC - Denbury Pump Station is a distribution pump station located at 354 Bankens Rd in Sulphur, Louisiana, within Calcasieu Parish. This facility is part of the United States' extensive pipeline infrastructure, serving the Gulf Coast region's oil and gas transport needs. The pump station operates under federal and state regulations governing pipeline safety and environmental protection, including standards set by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and Louisiana's Department of Natural Resources. Distribution pump stations like this one are critical for maintaining pressure and flow in pipeline networks, ensuring efficient transport of crude oil and refined products. As part of the Gulf Coast pipeline network, this station plays a key role in connecting production areas to refineries and export terminals. Its location in Sulphur, near the Texas border, places it within a major energy corridor, supporting regional economic activity and energy security.
Environmental context
The pump station operates in a region with significant oil and gas infrastructure, requiring robust spill prevention and response measures. Louisiana's coastal environment and proximity to waterways necessitate compliance with environmental regulations to protect local ecosystems. The facility's role in pipeline transport helps reduce reliance on trucking, lowering overall emissions per unit of product moved.
Frequently asked questions
The pump station is located at 354 Bankens Rd in Sulphur, Louisiana, United States, within Calcasieu Parish.
It is a distribution pump station used for pipeline transport of oil and gas products, operated by Denbury Gulf Coast Pipelines, LLC.
The facility is subject to federal pipeline safety regulations from PHMSA and state-level environmental and safety standards enforced by Louisiana's Department of Natural Resources.
Distribution pump stations maintain pressure and flow within pipelines, ensuring efficient and safe transport of liquids such as crude oil and refined products over long distances.
By supporting the Gulf Coast pipeline network, the station facilitates the transport of energy resources, supporting jobs and economic activity in the oil and gas sector in Louisiana and the broader region.
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